Security brought some learning lessons for us.

I would echo the post about security. 

Securing funding has been challenging, particularly because my business documents reflect low revenue from only one duplex, and I am currently between jobs.I have identified a reasonably priced piece of land and have saved a small portion of the funds from my duplex sale to invest in this venture.

Personally I would pass but if you go forward I would do a lot of research on the group you are renting to and get a very large security deposit to cover damage. 

You should be able to fit them on there and secure with a zip tie or maybe tape.

PM's will keep all late fees, they hold the security deposits so they collect all the interest on security deposits. 

And if a property is owner occupied, how can you secure a loan with a hard money lender not being able to view the home to estimate repairs?

.- Logically, there really is no additional security provided with both keyed doorknob & deadbolt, but a deadbolt is more secure than a keyed doorknob.- Since you need a key to lock a deadbolt when you leave the premises, tenant's can't lock their key(s) in the home and then pester us to come let them back in.--- Tenants can still lose their keys outside their home:(

Not likely.Maybe some of the tenant acquired their own washers and are using them for cleaning but your dryer for drying.Get a security camera and mount it in the area and post signs saying the same.

The first part for me is investing in real estate since I have a secured job that I’m hoping can subsides some income to give me the freedom to put more time to real estate with a eventual transition to full time real estate business.